Lobby Lounge - Beau-Rivage Palace - Lausanne

Sebastian R.

I came here an early Saturday evening for a glass of red, listening to the house harpist. I much preferred the intimacy and club like atmosphere of the previous bar. You are quickly served by boys and girls with good manners, several of whom are practicing here what they learn at the Lausanne Hotel School. Judging from what i overheard, many of the surrounding guests were their school mates. There is afternoon tea that I have tried in the past and that is excellent. Otherwise, the small food stuff on offer outside tea time is little inspiring and the price of wine, beer and champagne in line with the hotel star rating, e.g. approximately 8-10 times the store purchase price. The view over the lake and the French alps from the terrace is magnificent but does not compensate for the loss of character of the old bar.

Eric D.

I have travelled the world extensively over 40 years. I ate at all restaurants ranging from pop & mom’s to Michelin three stars. This is my honest review of the lobby lounge cafe inside Hotel Beau-Rivage, Ouchy/Lausanne, canton of Vaud, Switzerland.

I stopped by for a quick dessert and tea, and it turned out to be a truly pleasant experience. I had a beautifully crafted dessert featuring mango, ginger, and passion fruit — with a biscuit base and a flan-like texture on top. It was perfectly balanced, refreshing, and absolutely delicious.

I also ordered a green sencha tea, which was of good quality. The only small downside is that the water was served a bit too hot for this type of tea, which ideally brews at a lower temperature.

The terrace offers a beautiful view of the lake, and the ambiance is relaxed and elegant. To top it all off, there was a charming harpist playing live music during my visit, which added a truly unique and magic touch to the atmosphere — peaceful, refined, and slightly otherworldly.

The service was professional, making the overall experience welcoming.

That said, prices are on the higher end, and parking nearby is extremely expensive, so it’s worth keeping that in mind when planning your visit and budget.

Nicolas B.

Au bar du Beau Rivage, ce vendredi 28 mars, arrivée à 23h00… Départ à 23h25 sans avoir eu le plaisir qu’un serveur vienne prendre notre commande. C'est vrai qu’entre la table en terrasse et les deux tables à l’intérieur déjà servies, le service était débordé… Lorsque je demande si c’est le genre d’établissement où il faut commander au bar, on me répond par l’affirmative… Avis aux amateurs : le service doit être en supplément.

Cela faisait quelques mois que je n’avais pas eu le plaisir de venir dans cet établissement… Il faudra attendre davantage pour renouveler l’expérience. Nous avons connu beaucoup mieux la même adresse.

H X. N.

Good friendly service (as expected from a 5 star hotel) and a very comfortable lounge area overlooking lake Geneva. The food was very well presented but mediocre.
Nevertheless it is a very beautiful and iconic hotel.

Ludivine B.

Charmant et copieux Teatime. Ambiance chaleureuse accompagnée des mélodies de la Harpiste. Le cadre est élégant et le personnel attentionné. J'ai passé un très bon moment.

Cindy R.

Nous avons pu assister à la soirée du 1er août et nous avons passé un excellent moment! La cuisine était délicieuse, servie en format buffet live cooking, c’était interactif et dynamique. Les équipes sont professionnelles, souriantes et attentionnées. Nous avons passé une merveilleuse soirée, merci à tous!

Gunnel B.

True five star afternoon tea! Impeccable professional service and declicious food. Missed coming here! Bravo team Saturday afternoon February 12🙏💙

Aisha S.

This place is amazing. The decor is breathtaking. Usally the service is exception but this time I went with some friends who were from abroad. We came there because until this day I always had a great time. So we order 4 virgin mojito. Mind you the price is 17 chf which is ok for a luxurious place and service. But they literaly served us some sparkling water, few slices of lime and strawberry sirup and few ice cubes not even crushed ice. I was really disapointed THIS TIME.